Along with Monster Mind Creation, award-winning VFX and animation studio DNEG, and director Nitesh Tiwari, the team promises a retelling of the epic Indian saga in a ‘never-before-seen visual cinematic experience’ capturing Indian mythology and storytelling traditions.
DNEG global CEO Namit Malhotra’s production company Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations have partnered to create a retelling of the epic Indian saga Ramayana. Joining the duo is director Nitesh Tiwari, who, along with DNEG, promises to deliver a “never-before-seen visual cinematic experience” to capture Indian mythology and storytelling traditions.
“After years spent living between the U.S., the U.K., and India, building a business that has achieved unparalleled commercial success and more Oscar wins in the last 10 years than any other company, my personal journey has led me to the point that I feel ready to do justice to the incredible story of Ramayana, treating it with the due care and reverence that it deserves,” said Malhotra. “My challenges from the start have been two-fold: to respect the sanctity of a tale which is held in such high regard by all of us who grew up with it, while also bringing it to the world in such a way that this incredible story is embraced by international audiences as a compelling big screen experience.”
He continued, “In Yash, I recognize a similar aspiration to share the best of our culture with the world. Inspired by his journey from Karnataka to the incredible international success of K.G.F: Chapter 2, I can’t think of a better partner to help create a major global impact with this, the greatest of all our stories.”
“It has been my long-term aspiration to make films that will showcase Indian cinema on a global level,” said Yash. “In pursuit of that, I was in LA to ally with one of the best VFX studios, and to my amazement, the driving force behind it was a fellow Indian. Namit and I had various ideation sessions, and coincidentally, our synergy on the vision for Indian cinema aligned perfectly.”
“Ramayana is woven into the fabric of our lives,” concluded Yash. “We believe we know it well, yet each encounter unveils fresh wisdom, ignites new knowledge, and offers unique perspectives. Our vision is to translate this timeless epic onto the silver screen in a grand spectacle, honoring its scale. But at its core, it will be an honest and faithful portrayal of the story, the emotions, and the enduring values we hold so dear. This is a journey to share the Ramayana with the world, a testament to our commitment to creative exploration, bold visions, and honest storytelling."
Source: Prime Focus Studios
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
